Daredevil Willig Dodges Lawsuit For World Trade Center Feat
George Willig known as the human fly avoided a $250 000 lawsuit by accepting a dinner at Windows on the World atop the World Trade Center. He was joined by a toy designer, Philippe Petit, his girlfriend Randy Zeidberg and Stanley Siegel. Mayor Beame announced the city would drop the case after a settlement of one dollar ten cents per story climbed.
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Jaws Tool Aids Fire Rescue In Calf Truck Crash
Columbus fire chief credits The Jaws of Life with saving the driver from a May 2 Highway 40 crash. The rescue cost about 5 001 funded by Platte County Insurance Board, marking its first use. The new unit, costing about 27 000, replaces an older ambulance unit and enhances transport capacity.
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NPPD grand jury probes payoffs to state senators
Lincoln Journal reports a federal grand jury in Omaha is examining allegations that Nebraska Public Power District personnel and lobbyists funneled money to political candidates dating back to 1963. No indictments have been returned. subpoenas cover board members and executives. The probe also reviewed a 1969s helicopter contract with State Senator Loran Schmit’s firm and related costs.
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Platte College offers summer course on communication
A five session workshop begins Tuesday evening in Room 74 to teach talking and listening skills for employees and employers. Instructor Evelyn Urnegeer and Merle Barnes lead the course, aiming to improve dialogue, morale, and office routines. registration is through the Student Service Office.
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Nell Krause Legionnaire of the Month profile
Nell Krause of Albion, named Legionnaire of the Month in the May American Legion Magazine, recounts a life of service from 1917 nursing in Kansas to chief nurse in France, wartime marriage, and decades of Legion leadership in Nebraska. She helped found Fullerton post activities, aided hospital work, and later served as state auxiliary treasurer while remaining active despite a heart pacemaker.
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NRD approves watershed plan for region
Grand Island, Neb. The Central Platte Natural Resources District has approved a 440 million dollar watershed project along Silver Creek south of 0.5, near Silver Creek in Merrick County. Manager Won Bishop said the plan enables a federal money application and will substantially help area farmers with 400 to 500 thousand residents expected to benefit.
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Local weather figures with sun times and rainfall
Local readings show a high of 72 Friday and 82 high a year ago. Low 53. Sunrise at 5 58 Sunday with sunset at 8 58. Sunrise Monday 4 57 with sunset 5 57. Sunrise Tuesday 8 59 with sunset Tuesday. Mention of rainfall.
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